It's been a staple at Daniella's Steakhouse in Geddes (and at the Daniella's State Fair stand), and occasionally at Empire Brewing. It used to be offered at the Onondaga County War Memorial during Syracuse Crunch games.

The latest local poutine variation, unveiled today at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, is a little different, as you might expect.

The Dino Poutine starts with the joint's hand-cut fries, which are topped with its famous pulled pork, pimiento cheese, and the same brown gravy used for its mashed potatoes. Green onions are added as a garnish.

It made its Dinosaur debut at its Stamford, Conn. restaurant, and started in Rochester last week.

Poutine also debuted on the inaugural menu at the newly opened Bull & Bear Roadhouse in DeWitt. Owner Mark Bullis calls it "the greatest bar food of all time." The Bull & Bear version, also now on the menu at its Hanover Square pub, has braised beef in the gravy.

Even in Canada, where the traditional poutine originated, restaurants and diners are experimenting with more exotic variations, like an Italian-flavored marinara version or a Mexican-influenced mole interpretation.

Do you know of Central New York restaurants serving an authentic Quebec poutine or an interesting variation? Let us know in the comments below.